Direction indicating signal



H. GOLDBERG Oct. 20, 1931.

DIRECTION INDICATING SIGNAL Filed June 1l, 1931 Oct. 20, 1931. H GOLDBERG 1,828,404

DIRECTION INDICATING SIGNAL Filed June l1, 1951 2 Sheets-ShamV 2 Henman Qodbefg,

Patented Oct. 20, 1931 lxri-:Nriy OFFICE HERMAN GOLDBERG, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DIRECTION INDICATING SIGNAL v Application mea June 11,

My invention relates to direction indicating signals particularly adapted for automobiles and the like. n

It is an object of the invention to provide a signal ofthe above-mentioned character embodying improvements over my signal patented July 3, 1928, Number 1,675,342.

`One of the principal objects of the invention is to provide a, signal of the above-mentioned character having an indicating member adapted to be swung outwardly against a tension means, the tensioning means functioning to return the indicating member to its normal inoperative position, and means for checking the return of the indicating member and retaining itin its inoperative position.

A still further object lofthe invention resides in the manner vin which the indicating' member -is mounted on the supporting member, whereby the moving parts are protected from the Weather. Y n

` Another object of the invention is to provide a-devicrelof the above-mentioned charac-l ter which is simple and durable in construction, reliable and efficient in operation, and inexpensive to manufacture.

Other objects and advantages of the inven- V tion will be apparent during the course of the :'0v following description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming a partf of this speciication and in which like numerals are employed to designate likeparts throughout the same, l y l- Fig. 1 is a perspective view `of the signal mounted in the sash frame of a vehicle,

Fig. 2 is a side elevation view of the signal,

Fig. 3 isa top view ofthe same, y y

Fig. 4 is a rear side elevation viewof the same,

Fig. 5 is a cross section takenon lines 5-5 of Fig. 2, A

Eig. 6 is a cross section taken on lines 6-6 ofiFig.4, Y Y

445 Fig. VV7 is a horizontal section taken on lines 7--7 of Fig. 2, y

Fig. 8 is alongitudinal section taken on lines 8-8 of'Fig. 3, and,`

` Fig. 9is a perspective viewof one section of the supporting member. v l

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In the drawings, wherein for the purpose of illustration, I have shown aA preferred em- Y bodiment of my invention, the numeral 5, denotes a portion of an automobile of the closed type, comprising the usuallsash frame 6, having a groove 7 to slidably receive the sash 8, mounted in the sashV frame.

Referring more particularly to my invention, I provide a supporting member 9 composed of telescoping sections 10 and 11, adapted to be seated in the groove 74, in the upper part of the sash frame. The sections are preferably constructed of sheet metal, bent U-Shape, the walls of eachv section being slightly inclined outwardly andhaving their lower edges reversely bent inwardly, as at 12, the bent'edges 12 ofthe section 10 being slightly spaced from the walls, at one end, toV provide grooves for the reception of the edges 12 of the section 11, which slides within-the section 10. Adjacent the outer ends of each section are U-shaped channel members 13, disposed between the walls and clinchedwithin the bent edges 12' of the sections, to receive and limit the upper edge of the sash when closed. The walls of each section, at their' adjoining ends are provided with intertitting longitudinal depressions 14 and 15, for guiding the longitudinal movement of the'sectionsandhold them from sagging. Adjacent Vthe adjoining ends of the sections, the inner walls areprovided with longitudinal slots 16, adapted to register with the slot, in the outer wall and a thumbscrew 18 extends through the slots having a Y nut 19 threaded on` its inner end which slides alongthe top of the channel member 13 between the walls of the inner section. Upon tightening of the thumb-screw the sections are securely held in their adjusted position.

The extreme outer ends of the sections, which it in the sash groove, are slightly re- I duced, as at 20, and are provided with a longitudinal slot 21, in their top wall to allow for the expansion and contraction of the side walls. The side walls are expanded into clamping engagement with the sash groove by the spreading jaws 22 positioned between the walls-ofthe sections in parallel relation thereto, as more clearly shown in Figs. 7 and 8. The spreading jaws 22 are hingedly connected together at their inner ends, as at 23, and adjacent their outer ends are provided with apertures 24 adapted to receive the collars 25, struck inwardly from the side walls of the sections, which support the jaws in proper relation to the side walls. One of the jaws 22, intermediate its ends is provided with a screw-threaded opening 26, to receive the thumb-screw 27 extending through the inner wall of the sections. The opposite jaw is provided with an annular boss 28 to receive the end of the screw 27, and surrounding the opening 26 on its inner side is an annular boss 29, which is adapted to contact with the boss 28 and limit the inward movement of the jaws. Thus, it is seen that upon turning the thumb-screw to expand the jaws 22, the ends of the side walls of the sections are pressed outwardly into clamping engagement with the sash groove holding the supporting member firmly in place, and upon turning the thumb-screw in the opposite direction the ends of the side walls will contract by reason of their resiliency.

The indicating member in this instance consists of an elongated plate 30 having the design of a star 31 punched in the end thereof, and normally lies in a position substantially parallel yto the supporting member. The

inner end ofthe indicating memberis-welded` in the vertical slot 32,` formed in the arm 33 of the U-shaped shaft 34. The arm 35, ofthe shaft 34, extends through the bearing 36, mounted in the bottom of the housing 37 attached to the outer side wall of the section 1l, adjacent its outer end. The upper end of the arm 35 is journaled in the bearing cap 38, attached to the top of the housing in vertical alinement with the bearing 36. An operating lever 39 having one end fixedly mounted in the arm 35, of the shaft 34 extends radially therefrom, through the alined slots 40 and 4l, formed in the walls of the section l1, and projects beyond the inner wall of the section, a knob 42 being screwed on the end of the lever, to be engaged by the operators hand to rotate the shaft 34 and swing the indicating member to a. signalling position. A tension spring 43 is coiled about the arm 35 of the shaft 34 between the` operating lever 39 and top of the housing 37, one end having connection with the wall of the section 1l and the opposite end being connected with the operating lever. The spring is constantly under tension and functions to hold the indicating member along side of the supporting member, and return it to an inoperative position, when swung outwardly, through actuation of the lever 39. Arranged between the walls of the section 11 is aA U-shaped metal frame 44 secured to the section by rivets 45 and disposed in straddling rel-ation to the operatinglever,tl1e arms of the frame having opposed notches 46 in their inner edges to receive and limit the movement of the operating lever. One arm of the frame has a foot 47, extending at right angles to its free end to provide a base for attaching the spring plate 48 thereto, as at 49, the free end of the spring plate extending' between the arms of the frame in an upwardly inclined'position, and having a protuberance 50, struck up from its free extremity, adapted to resiliently engage the operating lever to check the movement of the lever when returning to its normal position, and hold the same in its inoperative position.

In use, the signal may be readily attached to the conventional type of vehicleby mounting the supportingmember 9 in the upper part of the groove 7 of the sash frame 6,. Itis adjustable for use with 'sash frames of various widths, and being mounted inthe frame independently of the sash, permits free raising and lowering of the sash, Without interference with the` signal. ,Thel Aclamping means for securing the supporting member in the sash frame grooveis simple and eective in operation, firmly holding the supporting member in place Without the use of screwsI or other fasteners and yet permit ready removal ofthe signal when desired. The indicating member 30 is carried at the side of the supporting member and swings outwardly, at right angles thereto, upon forward movement of the operating lever 39,'which is conveniently located within the car, above the seat of the driver. Upon release of the operatino leverthe indicatin member-vis returned to its normal position by thev tension.

of the spring 43, and the operating lever 39 on its return movement engages the protuberance 50 on the spring plate 48, which momentarily arrests or checks the movement of the operating lever. After the lever 39 `passes over the protuberance 5.0, the latter serves to secure the lever in its normal position, eliminating any danger of rattling'.-

It is to be understood thatthe form of my invention herewith shown and described is to be takenas a` arefe'rred exam le of the same and that certain changes in the shape, size and arrangement'of the parts may' be made without departing from 'tliespirit of the in-V 2. A direction indicating signal including a pivoted indicating member, a lever for moving said indicating member to a signalling position, spring means for returning said indicating member to its normal position and spring means for momentarily checking the return movement of said lever to retard the movement of said indicating member to its normal position and adapted to hold said lever and indicating member in their normal positions. Y

3.y A direction indicating signal comprising a supporting member, an indica-ting member pivotally mounted on said supporting member, a lever for moving said signal to a signalling position, said lever Vextending through said supporting member, spring means for returning said indicating member to its normal position and spring means mounted in said supporting member engageable with said lever to momentarily check its return movement and hold it in its normal position.

4. A direction indicating signal comprising a supporting member having spaced walls, an indicating member pivotally mounted on the outside of said supporting member, a lever for moving said signal to a signalling position, said lever extending transversely through said supporting member, spring means for returning said indicating member to its normal positon, andl a spring plate mounted between the walls of said supporting member engageable with said lever to momentarily check its return move-ment and hold it in its normal position.

5. A direction indicating signal comprising a supporting member having spaced walls, an indicating member pivotally mounting a supporting member having spaced walls, a pivoted indicating member, a lever for moving said indicating member to a signalling position, said lever extending through said supporting member, spring means for returning said indicating member to its normal position, and means disposed between the walls of said supporting member for momentarily checking the return movement of said lever to retard the movement of said indicating member to its normal position and adapted to hold said lever and indicating member in their normal positions. Y

In testimony whereof I afx my signature.

HERMAN GOLDBERG.

edV on the outside of said supporting member,

a lever for moving said signal to a signalling position, said lever extending transversely through said supporting member, a U-shaped frame disposed between the walls of said supporting member in straddling relation to said lever, and a spring plate attached to one end oi' said frame having its free end disposed in engaging relation to said lever, to momentarily check the return movement of the lever and hold it in its normal position.

6. A direction indicating signal comprising a supporting member, a housing attached to one side of said supporting member, a U-shaped shaft having one arm extending through the bottom ofsaid casing, bearings in the top and bottom of said casing in which said arm is journaled, an indicating member attached to the other arm of said shaft, an

operating lever for turning said shaft to Y Y swing the indicating member to a signalling position, and a spring mounted on the arm of said shaft within said housing for returning said indicating member to its normal position.

7 A direction indicating signal compris- 

